World Flavors Cookbook

Ploughman's Lunch

A traditional English cold meal consisting of crusty bread, cheese, pickles, and cold meats.

Cuisine: England

Ingredients

• Crusty loaf of bread
• Mature Cheddar or Stilton cheese
• Branston pickle or chutney
• Pickled onions
• Cold ham or pork pie
• Apple slices and celery

Instructions

1. Arrange all the cold components on a large wooden platter.
2. Slice the bread and cheese into thick pieces.
3. Serve at room temperature, ideally with a pint of ale.